Bishop Feehan High School - Flashback Yearbook (Attleboro, MA)

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Relying on their dates to lead them Dana Helm sway to the rhythm of the on, Suzanne Dube, Lisa DiPietro, and music. Is this a scene from ‘Saturday Night Fever?’’ Almost, as Donna Schriever and Peter McKay boogie the night away. Having the time of their lives, Sheila Elwell and date, Amy D’ Antonio, and Charles Joslin ‘‘get down”’ to the beat of the band. Freshman-Sophomore Social 7

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Who’s that gorgeous person Mr. Galligan’s dancing with? Don’t worry — it’s Mrs. Galligan! As the theme song, “Longer Than,”’ plays on, Lisa Wessman and Michael Carey relax from the hub-bub of the disco beat. Trying to grasp the last moments of the evening, couples Mark Laliberte, Jackie Gasson, Lionel Pinsonneault and Kristen Roy will remember this time forever. ks pet apts, “4 MARCH WINDS BRING SPRING SOCIAL Shiny cars gradually pulledinto | approached the dance floor, but sandwiches and desserts. For the parking lot. With gowns held as the night progressed, they most, the evening didn’t end at high, girls, with the help of their became more self-confident. The eleven. Believe it or not, everyone dates, trudged through snow and band, “Cherry,” played a variety went out to eat and talk about the slush. Laughter and chatter rustled of fast rock songs like ‘‘Cars’”’ and — Social at eleven-thirty! with the gowns, while the smell of | also a few more mellow numbers For all, it was an evening of flowers and perfume floated upon like “‘Still’’ by the Commodores. magical mystique and memories of the chillier than usual March Halfway through the dance, all flowers, friends, romance, breezes. the couples converged on the laughter; a time of sharing that After everyone had arrived and dance floor for the theme song, they will remember “‘longer than had overcome their shyness, they — ‘‘Longer.’’ Amid all the dancing, there’ll be stars up in the really began to get into the swing picture-taking and excitement, heavens.”’ of their first formal dance. The everyone managed to take a break couples, somewhat timid at first, and try some of the delicious 6 Freshman-Sophomore Social

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“Let’s take it from the top. . project and enunciate. . . hammer these two by fours in for support . run through the choreography again 2a, Oi 2eelee OLalele The charge is set; on April 10, 11, and 12 an explosion rang out through the auditorium. . . Oliver! The musical adaptation of Dickens’ Oliver Twist grew, nourished by spirit and enthusiasm for over four months. Cast members, assisted by director, Mr. Alan Ksen, rehearsed daily. Musical and vocal directors, Mrs. Kay Sapita and Sister Evangela contributed their time and talents. A special, two story, 25 foot wide revolving stage was built for the production. The magnificent turntable, which could be wheeled around on casters, was anchored 5 The. Qi % ab | ‘ = LF | any ae ae ee seuino rue scenes NEW “TWIST” FOR OLIVER securely to the floor. The set was designed and conceived by Mr. Alan Ksen, assisted by Aime Hodgkins. Combined with singing, acting, and dancing, the multiple faced set showing the east end of London, Mr. Brownlowe’s mansion and Fagin’s hideaway came alive. As the dates of the performances drew near, spirits heightened and bonds grew. Black tee shirts, titled ‘“‘Oliver ’80”’ dotted classrooms. A huge poster was hung on the third floor landing. These resulted from the brainstorming of the Public Relations Staff, William Walsh and Lucille Sauve. An electric sign, “Oliver — You bet!’’ bumper stickers and posters, all gave the message that Oliver was coming soon. The Attleboro Sun Chronicle also ran a large photograph and article in their entertainment section. The cast gained valuable experience by entertaining the Mercy Sisters at the Cumberland Health Center. An abridged script was prepared. Clad in their black tee shirts, the Oliver family revealed their tale. It was evident that Oliver was a success. Aftermath: After the explosion, much debris had to be cleared. Piece by piece the set was dismantled, the closets filled and locked. It all seemed over when the curtain fell. Yet the family continued. Though the stage is now bare, it is never empty, for it is full of vivid memories.